It can be easy to leave bed sheets on too long between washes - but with beds often providing a home for nasty germs, it's more important than ever to keep them fresh.
A recent poll quizzing Brits on how often they wash their bedding by OTTY found many of us aren't cleaning our duvet covers often enough.
An expert has said that covers and bottom sheets need to be cleaned once a week, as dust mites can live in them and can potentially cause health problems.
If you have been ill, it's crucial to wash them more than once a week to get rid of any bacteria, and it should always be done on a hot wash.
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